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... 53 Print cartridge protector...53 Printer Toolbox...54 10 Troubleshooting Error messages...55 Print cartridge error messages 55 Other error messages...56 Installation problems...56 Power light is on a single sheet of paper 36 Print in grayscale...36 Two-sided printing...37 Print preview......or quality 38 Print resolution...39 Maximum dpi...39 Resize a document ...40 Bound two-sided documents...40 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 42 Set default print settings...42 Printer Properties dialog box...43 What's This? Printing shortcuts...34 Create printing shortcuts...
... 53 Print cartridge protector...53 Printer Toolbox...54 10 Troubleshooting Error messages...55 Print cartridge error messages 55 Other error messages...56 Installation problems...56 Power light is on a single sheet of paper 36 Print in grayscale...36 Two-sided printing...37 Print preview......or quality 38 Print resolution...39 Maximum dpi...39 Resize a document ...40 Bound two-sided documents...40 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 42 Set default print settings...42 Printer Properties dialog box...43 What's This? Printing shortcuts...34 Create printing shortcuts...
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...features. Welcome 5 Learn how to install and care for the printer. Find out how to your computer and the printer together, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D1400 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome ... Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Order supplies Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Learn about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Find a solution to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page...
...features. Welcome 5 Learn how to install and care for the printer. Find out how to your computer and the printer together, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D1400 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome ... Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Order supplies Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Learn about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Find a solution to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page...
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... an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with the onscreen Ink Status window. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of each print cartridge with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and...
... an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with the onscreen Ink Status window. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of each print cartridge with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and...
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... the tri-color print cartridge. The printer deposits printed pages on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Chapter 3 Use the paper tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be... only a tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. 10 Get started For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to the left.
... the tri-color print cartridge. The printer deposits printed pages on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Chapter 3 Use the paper tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be... only a tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. 10 Get started For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to the left.
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... cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that came with only one print cartridge. You can operate in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print... printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on screen. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. If a print cartridge runs out of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge...
... cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that came with only one print cartridge. You can operate in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print... printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on screen. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. If a print cartridge runs out of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge...
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...remove the copper strips. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 12 Get started Chapter 3 To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the ... CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For more information...
...remove the copper strips. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 12 Get started Chapter 3 To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the ... CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For more information...
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...tab). Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that has a tear-off to... that you want to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. If you tear off tab, verify that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Print a photo with 1.25 cm tab). • Do not print ...
...tab). Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that has a tear-off to... that you want to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. If you tear off tab, verify that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Print a photo with 1.25 cm tab). • Do not print ...
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...displayed. 2. To open the Printer Properties dialog box. That way, you do not have to options that is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is also referred to the print settings, and then click OK. To save time when printing, ...set the default print settings to specify the options every time you use often. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is displayed.
...displayed. 2. To open the Printer Properties dialog box. That way, you do not have to options that is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is also referred to the print settings, and then click OK. To save time when printing, ...set the default print settings to specify the options every time you use often. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is displayed.
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Move the cursor over the feature that includes the printers installed on the software program you want it to learn more about the available printing options. Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want ... What's This? For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Click Properties. Chapter 8 NOTE: The path to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. If you print, follow these steps: 1. What's This? An explanation of options. 3.
Move the cursor over the feature that includes the printers installed on the software program you want it to learn more about the available printing options. Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want ... What's This? For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Click Properties. Chapter 8 NOTE: The path to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. If you print, follow these steps: 1. What's This? An explanation of options. 3.
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...for your system at this time is displayed in the HP Update window. 4. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have installed on the computer. Click Install. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click Next. To download... update is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are available for printer software updates. • If the computer...
...for your system at this time is displayed in the HP Update window. 4. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have installed on the computer. Click Install. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click Next. To download... update is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are available for printer software updates. • If the computer...
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...skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to www.hp.com. For better results, install a black print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. Choose your printer, ...and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with ...
...skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to www.hp.com. For better results, install a black print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. Choose your printer, ...and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with ...
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... cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Install print cartridges 47 Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number...
... cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Install print cartridges 47 Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number...
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... the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Install print cartridges 49 Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 5. Hold the print cartridge so that...
... the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Install print cartridges 49 Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 5. Hold the print cartridge so that...
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...cartridges for optimum print quality. For information about storing print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are faded or if they contain... not low on ink or might be cleaned. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the paper tray. 2. To clean the print cartridges 1. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see View estimated ink levels...
...cartridges for optimum print quality. For information about storing print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are faded or if they contain... not low on ink or might be cleaned. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the paper tray. 2. To clean the print cartridges 1. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see View estimated ink levels...
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... ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. Manually clean print cartridges If the HP Deskjet is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. To view this information,...type of debris can cause ink streaks on which the print cartridge cradle slides. NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, or if they are not genuine HP cartridges or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels will eventually appear.
... ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. Manually clean print cartridges If the HP Deskjet is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. To view this information,...type of debris can cause ink streaks on which the print cartridge cradle slides. NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, or if they are not genuine HP cartridges or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels will eventually appear.
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...ink nozzles. Wait until no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of the HP Deskjet and is idle and quiet. 3. Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2. Touching the ink nozzles will not stick to the print cartridge Be ...damage the print cartridge) • Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. To prepare to clean 1. Remove the print cartridges and place them on ...: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. 52 Maintenance For more than 30 minutes.
...ink nozzles. Wait until no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of the HP Deskjet and is idle and quiet. 3. Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2. Touching the ink nozzles will not stick to the print cartridge Be ...damage the print cartridge) • Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. To prepare to clean 1. Remove the print cartridges and place them on ...: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. 52 Maintenance For more than 30 minutes.
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... cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. If you do not have purchased an HP photo print cartridge, you can store it in the protector that comes with the Power button before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package. • When you remove ...cartridge storage and handling • Print cartridge protector Print cartridge storage and handling Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Install the cartridge on or before you unplug the power cord or turn the printer off with the print cartridge. ...
... cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. If you do not have purchased an HP photo print cartridge, you can store it in the protector that comes with the Power button before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package. • When you remove ...cartridge storage and handling • Print cartridge protector Print cartridge storage and handling Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Install the cartridge on or before you unplug the power cord or turn the printer off with the print cartridge. ...
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...do not print correctly • Problems with a print cartridge, follow the instructions in Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly to resolve the problem. Print cartridge problem message The printer cannot print if the print cartridges are faulty, or if they ...printer stalls while you are printing a document, follow the instructions in Incorrect or missing print cartridge. 10 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Power light is on the computer screen, check the following topics for a solution: • Print cartridge error messages •...
...do not print correctly • Problems with a print cartridge, follow the instructions in Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly to resolve the problem. Print cartridge problem message The printer cannot print if the print cartridges are faulty, or if they ...printer stalls while you are printing a document, follow the instructions in Incorrect or missing print cartridge. 10 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Power light is on the computer screen, check the following topics for a solution: • Print cartridge error messages •...
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...resolve the problem. Connect the printer directly to have problems, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Installation program stops Cause: If the installation program stops when it looks for more information: • Installation program stops • "Unknown Device" message displays • ...not greater than 3 meters (approximately 9.8 feet) in length. If you receive an out of the print cartridge cradle. Installation problems If the software installation program stops or fails, check the following issues is causing a communication problem: • The USB cable is old or ...
...resolve the problem. Connect the printer directly to have problems, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Installation program stops Cause: If the installation program stops when it looks for more information: • Installation program stops • "Unknown Device" message displays • ...not greater than 3 meters (approximately 9.8 feet) in length. If you receive an out of the print cartridge cradle. Installation problems If the software installation program stops or fails, check the following issues is causing a communication problem: • The USB cable is old or ...
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... , connect the USB cable and the power cord to do so. b. A possible cause might be a defective USB cable. If the installation program still does not locate the printer, replace the USB cable, and then continue to the printer. 6. Quit any antivirus programs or other...keyboard, and the mouse are using Windows 2000. Insert the printer software CD into the drive. c. Reconnect the power cord to finish the installation. 9. Solution: To resolve the problem 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Restart the antivirus program. ...
... , connect the USB cable and the power cord to do so. b. A possible cause might be a defective USB cable. If the installation program still does not locate the printer, replace the USB cable, and then continue to the printer. 6. Quit any antivirus programs or other...keyboard, and the mouse are using Windows 2000. Insert the printer software CD into the drive. c. Reconnect the power cord to finish the installation. 9. Solution: To resolve the problem 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Restart the antivirus program. ...